The Seventh Continent (1989)
Chronicles three years of a middle-class family seemingly caught up in their daily routines, troubled only by minor incidents. Behind their apparent calm and repetitive existence, however, they're planning something much more sinister.
Director: Michael Haneke
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: October 20, 1989
Cast
- Birgit Doll - Anna Schober
- Dieter Berner - Georg Schober
- Leni Tanzer - Eva Schober
- Silvia Fenz - Optician Customer
- Robert Dietl - Georg's Superior
- Georg Friedrich - Fault Service of the Post Office
- Udo Samel - Alexander
- Elisabeth Rath - Eva's Teacher
- Georges Kern - Bank Clerk
Screenplay
- Michael Haneke (Screenplay)
- Johanna Teicht (Screenplay)
Music: Alban Berg
Cinematography: Anton Peschke
Editing: Marie Homolkova
Production: Wega Film
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Existential Dread and Questioning, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
nihilism, boredom, modernity, family's daily life, materialism, austria, only child, based on true story, middle class, dysfunctional family, industrial society , misanthrophy, mass suicide, destruction, family
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Seventh Continent about?
- Chronicles three years of a middle-class family seemingly caught up in their daily routines, troubled only by minor incidents. Behind their apparent calm and repetitive existence, however, they're planning something much more sinister.
- Who directed The Seventh Continent?
- The Seventh Continent was directed by Michael Haneke.
- Who stars in The Seventh Continent?
- The Seventh Continent stars Birgit Doll, Dieter Berner, Leni Tanzer, Silvia Fenz, Robert Dietl, Georg Friedrich.
- How long is The Seventh Continent?
- The Seventh Continent has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Seventh Continent?
- The Seventh Continent is a Drama film.
- Where was The Seventh Continent produced?
- The Seventh Continent was produced in Austria.
- What are the themes of The Seventh Continent?
- The themes of The Seventh Continent include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Existential Dread and Questioning, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.